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MF17 WTX

2017 MG 3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,289 mi
Last recorded81,289 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 MG 332,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF17 WTX
MakeMG
Model3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,289 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured round battrey area (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads aprox 75% worn

Fail 26 Jan 2026 81,283 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp note head lamps/day time running lights /panel dash lights flash on when horn is applied most of the lights short out when horn switch is applied (4.2.3 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

" after market horns fitted @ time of inspection ( both dont work )

Electrical wiring inadequately secured round battrey area (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads aprox 75% worn

Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,411 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 64,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 51,461 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 51,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,775 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 44,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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How Reliable is the MG 3?

Based on 143,683 MOT tests across 20,731 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,878
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
20,731
On UK Roads
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MF17 WTX is a 2017 MG 3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 MG 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 32,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The MG 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this MG 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF17 WTX registered?

MF17 WTX is a 2017 MG 3, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is MF17 WTX safe to buy?

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